Episode 3
Donald Macleod considers the reality behind Paganini's reputation as a fickle lover. Has his impetuous side masked a more caring and compassionate man?
He's remembered as a fickle lover, but has Paganini's impetuous side masked a more caring and compassionate man within? Donald Macleod searches beyond the rumours for the truth, and also explores more music by the many greats who were inspired to rework the violinist's music in their own compositions.
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Niccolò Paganini
24 Caprices Op.1 for violin solo
Performer: Vasa PRIHODA (1900 - 1960) - Violin
- Dynamic.
- 4020.
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Niccolò Paganini
Introduction and variations on 'Non piu mesta' for violin and orchestra [from Rossini's "L
Conductor: Charles DUTOIT Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra Performer: Salvatore ACCARDO - Violin (Violin)
- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOP.
- 423-717-2.
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Niccolò Paganini
Grand sonata, arr. misc. for guitar [orig. for guitar and violin]
Performer: Marco TAMAYO - Guitar
- NAXOS.
- 8.557598.
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Niccolò Paganini
24 Caprices Op.1 for violin solo
Performer: James EHNES - Violin
- Onyx.
- ONYX4044.
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Robert Schumann
6 Konzert-Etuden nach Capricen von Paganini - set 2 Op.10
Performer: Nikolai PETROV - Piano
- OLYMPIA.
- OCD-144.
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